French Style Chicken Breasts
Overview:
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Chicken
🔍 Keywords: Poultry, Meat, European, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Description:
Transport yourself to the heart of French cuisine with this delectable French Style Chicken Breasts recipe! With its roots traced back to an old cookbook, this dish has stood the test of time, exuding simplicity and elegance in every bite. Perfect for entertaining guests or treating your family to a special meal, pair it with fragrant rice and your favorite greens like broccoli or green beans for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients:
- 4 – 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 – 6 slices deli ham
- 4 – 6 slices Swiss cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic, to taste
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 tablespoon butter
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 460.3
- Total Fat: 20.6g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3g
- Cholesterol: 110.2mg
- Sodium: 1482.2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 14.4g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 3.2g
- Protein: 41.9g
Instructions:
- Prepare Chicken: Start by pounding the chicken breasts to flatten them to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Season: Season the flattened chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic according to your taste preferences.
- Layer Ham and Cheese: Lay a slice of ham followed by a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll and Secure: Carefully roll up each chicken breast, similar to a jelly roll, and secure them with toothpicks or poultry string to hold their shape.
- Brown Chicken: In a skillet, heat some oil or butter over medium-high heat. Brown the rolled-up chicken breasts on all sides until they develop a golden crust.
- Prepare Casserole: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a casserole dish, arranging them in a single layer.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the white wine and mushroom soup until well combined.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the wine and mushroom soup mixture over the chicken breasts in the casserole dish, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and aromatic.
Serving:
Once done, remove the toothpicks or string from the chicken breasts before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for an added burst of flavor. Serve hot alongside your favorite side dishes, and enjoy the delightful flavors of this French-inspired culinary masterpiece!
